Rococo Revival Emerald Glass Covered Urn with Acanthus Brass Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this urn on a console table or a library shelf and the room changes register. The deep emerald-green glass — ribbed vertically in the manner of 19th-century Bohemian crystal — catches ambient light and holds it, casting a quiet glow that shifts with the hour. Around it, the gilded brass framework spirals outward in acanthus scrolls, as though the metal itself is growing. This is a piece that rewards looking closely: the more you study it, the more craft you find.

The design draws directly from the Napoleon III Rococo Revival vocabulary — that mid-to-late 19th-century French court taste for re-enchanting classical forms with exuberant ornament. The pine-cone finial on the domed lid, the swagged garland drops at the shoulder, the deeply cast acanthus-leaf base — each element is deliberate, each references a specific decorative grammar that Parisian ateliers refined across three decades of the Second Empire.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is hand-blown and hand-cut emerald green glass, shaped into a classical covered urn silhouette with a flared lid. Vertical ribbing is cut into the surface, catching and refracting light along every ridge. The brass mounts are cast by hand and finished in a warm gold tone: scrolling double-handled supports rise from an acanthus-leaf platform base, while the lid rim is encircled by a cast foliate collar. A pendant garland of small floral drops hangs from the shoulder mount — the kind of refined detail that separates a decorative object from mere ornament. Every brass component is individually cast, hand-finished, and fitted to the glass body.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N/A — please contact us for exact measurements before ordering. This is a single-piece decorative urn (1 Piece). Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This urn is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans who work in the tradition of European decorative arts. Each piece is made individually — the glass is blown and cut, the brass components are cast and hand-finished, and the two materials are assembled with precise fitting. Because it is handmade, minor variation in the glass tone and brass texture is inherent and contributes to the uniqueness of each piece. Brass & Wood brings the grandeur of 19th-century European decorative arts into the modern home, crafted to the standard the originals demanded.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this urn made from?

The body is emerald-green glass and the framework, handles, base, and lid mounts are cast brass finished in gold. No wood is used in this piece.

Is this piece fragile?

Yes. The glass body requires careful handling. It is packaged with protective materials for safe delivery, but we recommend placing it on a stable surface away from high-traffic areas.

Can this urn be customized?

Yes. The brass finish is available in multiple variants (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold). Contact Brass & Wood directly to discuss glass color or mount configuration options.